Lions quarterback Jared Goff was rocked by a Commanders defender on Saturday night after throwing a pivotal pick-six in the first half.
Goff was picked off by Quan Martin before the defensive back returned the interception 40 yards for a touchdown, and the quarterback was crushed in the upper chest by Washington’s Frankie Luvu as he tried to chase down the play.
The hit sent Goff flying backwards onto the ground, and sidelined him on the next drive as backup Teddy Bridgewater was forced to take over with Detroit trailing 24-14.
Goff was then seen being treated in a medical tent on the sideline before walking ton the locker room.
The Lions cut into Washington’s lead in Goff’s absence as Jameson Williams took took an end-around for a 61-yard score – before Jayden Daniels responded with a five-yard touchdown to Zach Ertz.
Goff then emerged on the last drive of the half and threw another interception into the endzone.
Jared Goff was crushed by Washington’s Frankie Luvu after throwing an interception
Goff was sent flying back by the hit as Quan Martin ran into the end zone
It was a difficult first half for Goff as he committed three turnovers, with the first being a fumble in the first quarter.
However, he did manage to complete 11 of 17 attempts and found Sam LaPorta for a touchdown in the second quarter.
